Travellers in the Midlands: This living nightmare just cannot go on, say residents

The tipping point has been the emergence of photographs of children, believed to be travellers, using a Kingswinford playground as an open air toilet.
Around ten caravans were booted off Cot Lane Park yesterday following a court order obtained by Dudley Council.
The distraught mother who captured the images of the indecent act, who has asked to remain anonymous, said: “This can’t go on. Children need a safe place to play, and this is the most popular play area in Kingswinford.
“But it has been closed and children, clubs will have nowhere to go for days.”
The woman has reported the issue to... read more

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